Gerhard van Staden "Lion King"
Compare to Another AthleteGerhard van Staden is a strongman from South Africa who stands 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall and competes at 175 kg (386 lb), born October 18, 1984 (age 41).
Last 5 Contests
- 4 2014 Giants Live FitX Melbourne Mar 7, 2014
- 6 2015 Arnold Australia Mar 13, 2015
- 1 2015 Africa's Strongest Man Aug 1, 2015
- 4 2017 SCL World Truck Pull Championships Oct 20, 2017
- 9 2023 SCL World Truck Pull Championships Oct 21, 2023
1 win and 1 podium in the last 5. Most recent: 9th at 2023 SCL World Truck Pull Championships, Oct 21, 2023.
Competition Statistics
International
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gerhard van Staden is strongest at Farmer's Walk: an average placing of 4.4 across 7 outings, with 1 win. Weakest at Atlas Stones (7.1 across 7).
- Farmer's Walk 4.4
- Overhead Press 5.3
- Carry 5.4
- Vehicle Pull 5.6
- Deadlift 6.7
- Atlas Stones 7.1
Average finishing position in each event type, across every contest we hold results for. Lower is better. Ordering weighs how often an event has been contested, so a strong average from a handful of outings does not outrank a long record. That is why an event higher up the list can show a slightly worse average than one below it. Event types with fewer than 4 recorded outings are not shown.
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2023 | 2023 SCL World Truck Pull Championships | Strongman Champions League | M | Kroondal, South Africa, South Africa | #9 | 14.50 |
| Oct 20, 2017 | 2017 SCL World Truck Pull Championships | Strongman Champions League | M | Amman, Jordan, Jordan | #4 | 19.00 |
| Aug 1, 2015 | 2015 Africa's Strongest Man | Africa's Strongest Man | M | Rustenburg, South Africa, South Africa | #1 | 38.00 |
| Mar 13, 2015 | 2015 Arnold Australia | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #6 | 28.50 |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 2014 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #4 | 44.00 |
| Mar 9, 2013 | 2013 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #6 | 44.50 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | 2012 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #6 | 33.50 |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 2011 Giants Live Ukraine | Giants Live | M | Poltava, Ukraine, Ukraine | #9 | 19.00 |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 2011 SCL South Africa | Strongman Champions League | M | Pretoria, South Africa, South Africa | #5 | 31.50 |
| Apr 10, 2010 | 2010 Giants Live South Africa | Giants Live | M | Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa | #10 | 29.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Deadlift | 370.0 kg | 2014 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Mar 7, 2014 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 165.0 kg | 2011 SCL South Africa | Jun 4, 2011 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Gerhard van Staden
- Nickname
- "Lion King"
- Date of Birth
- October 18, 1984
- Country
- South Africa
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.91m
- Weight
- 175kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2010 - 2023
- Status
- Active
- Total Competitions
- 10
- Total Wins
- 1
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Gerhard van Staden
Gerhard van Staden, known as "Lion King", is a South African strongman athlete. Staden stands 191 cm (6'3") and competes at 175 kg (386 lbs). Currently 41 years old, Staden continues to compete in professional strongman.
Staden's competitive career spanned from 2010 to 2023. Across 10 competitions, Staden has claimed 1 win. Staden's international record includes 10 competitions with 1 win on the world stage.
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